The History of SOURCENEXT

1996AugustSOURCENEXT CORPORATION is founded
DecemberReleased the high-speed utility software, "KYOSOKU95".
1997JuneReleased the typing software, "TOKU-UCHI".
1999OctoberCompany name changed to SOURCENEXT CORPORATION.
2000MarchIntroduced the first "Mileage Service" in the history of PC software industry.
AprilEstablished a branch office in Osaka.
JulyOpened the E-commerce site, "SOURCENEXTeSHOP".
2001FebruaryIntroduced the first "Reassurance Policy" (refund policy) in the history of PC sortware industry.
2003FebruaryBegan the "Commoditizing Strategy", with core products priced at 1,980 yen.
SeptemberRelocated the head office to Roppongi Minato-ku Tokyo.
NovemberIncorporated the "Automatic Installation Feature" into flagship titles.
2004February Was awarded the "2003 Nikkei Superior Products and Services Awards" and the "Nikkei Marketing Journal Awards for Superiority".
JulyBegan software licensing towards businesses and corporations, under the catchphrase of "Software is Stationary".
2005FebruaryIntroduced the Slim Package (with an unfolding title page, containing product information).
2006MarchFor the first time in company history, total sales exceeded 10 billion yen.
JulyReleased "Virus Security ZERO", priced at 3,970 yen. Setting new standards in security software with its "no expiration & no annual updating fee"
NovemberOpened the E-commerce site "SOURCENEXTeSHOP Mobile", a site designed for mobile phone users.
DecemberListed in Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers.
2007
MarchAcquired the rights to "Fudeoh" - the No.2 share-holder* in the market of postcard creation software.
* based on BCN research 2006.01.01 - 2006.12.31
2008January

The total number of PC software sold reached 25 million copies.

Ranked No.1 in the number of PC software sold, for 5 consecutive years, in the "Gfk Japan Certified" (According to Gfk Japan survey carried out in major domestic electronics retailers from 2003 to 2007).

Received the top prize in 10 sections in the "BCN AWARD 2008".

FebruaryReleased a new 3 License version of "Virus Security ZERO", which allowed users to register up to 3 PC's with one package.
MayReleased "Homepage ZERO", a brand new homepage software which incorporates the latest web trends while offering users continuous updates at no extra costs.
JuneListed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.